by StratasFan » Sun May 15, 2011 1:09 am
Sent: May 13, 2010 - Letter
H.S.H. Prince Albert II
Princes Palace of Monaco
B.P. 518
MC 98015 Monaco Cedex
Monaco
Received: May 24, 2010 - 5x7 signed photo and compliments card.
It was actually very interesting. In my letter I mentioned that I collect Monaco postage stamps. I was happy with the photo to put in my collection. Several weeks after the photo came, another envelope from Monaco arrived. In it was a beautiful red stock book with the Monaco coat of arms in gold on the front. Inside, it was filled with Monaco stamps. Also, there was a little card from the Monaco Philatelic Museum that had another set of stamps in it. There was a letter (in French), from the President in charge of the Palace's stamp collections, that said (roughly)
"In response to your letter of May 12, I am pleased to give you and exceptional title of which only a few were made. Some stamps issued by the Principality of Monaco. By your good reception, I remain sincerely yours."
Boy, was I thrilled! Better than a photo any day!
Sent: May 13, 2010 - Letter
H.S.H. Prince Albert II
Princes Palace of Monaco
B.P. 518
MC 98015 Monaco Cedex
Monaco
Received: May 24, 2010 - 5x7 signed photo and compliments card.
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It was actually very interesting. In my letter I mentioned that I collect Monaco postage stamps. I was happy with the photo to put in my collection. Several weeks after the photo came, another envelope from Monaco arrived. In it was a beautiful red stock book with the Monaco coat of arms in gold on the front. Inside, it was filled with Monaco stamps. Also, there was a little card from the Monaco Philatelic Museum that had another set of stamps in it. There was a letter (in French), from the President in charge of the Palace's stamp collections, that said (roughly)[i] "In response to your letter of May 12, I am pleased to give you and exceptional title of which only a few were made. Some stamps issued by the Principality of Monaco. By your good reception, I remain sincerely yours."[/i]
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Boy, was I thrilled! Better than a photo any day!